The Fidel Emmanuel Podcast

By Fidel E. Benton

The Fidel Emmanuel Podcast is the semi-monthly-ish podcast fueled by Jesus, The Office, Music, and Chipotle. Occasionally, you’ll hear guests on the show, including friends, family, elected officials, and fellow HBCU Alumni.

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The Fidel Emmanuel PodcastFeb 06, 2024

00:00

01:33:37

Allow Me To Break The Ice w/Javon T., Deonte W.

My name is Freeze. Learn it well. For it's the chilling sound of your doom!

ICEMAN (REVIEW)

May 23, 202602:42:30

WHAT KILLED THE DINOSAURS? #FEPODLIVE

Virginia Foxx, don't forget to bundle up, Granny. Iceman is back. Let's take it back to 2009. THIS IS NOT A REVIEW!!

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May 15, 202635:23

CHECK THE BUSHES: Michael Review + Uncoiled S2 + Olivia Dean Fever (#FEPodLive )

Tap in, tap in, a lot is happening...so we're talking Michael! 10/10, no notes...but it's not Ray, so there's that.

2:17 - Uncoiled S25:36 - Soul Bowls, building a new food truck brand.

8:05- Open to Work- Branding, Consulting, Production, DJ

12:09 - Soul Bowls cont.

16:03- The FEPOD Playlist

24:48 - Grlfrendz CLT Spirit Week May 24-30

28:09 - LinkedIn Audits

31:00 - On the Hill - Leave Comey Alone

34:08- Michael (Review)

1:20:41 - Closing

May 02, 202601:23:17

Up, Up & Away w/Javon T.

It's all about the sounds in this episode. We talk about what's in rotation, new releases, and take a look at the Hot 100. Then we get to the J's....the J's got a lot to say. Jay-Z sat down with GQ. J. Cole has been talking with everyone.

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Mar 31, 202601:49:29

#FEPODLIVE: Spring Awakening

Your psychopath president is at war with Iran, and the people are paying for it. Wonder Man will be returning, and J. Cole sits with Nedeska. Spring is already heating up. ANYTHING can happen. Yes....ANYthing.

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Mar 25, 202644:57

Poor Old Thangs (w/Tristin R., Javon T., Kevin O.)

The Bunny Bowl was amazing and The Fall Off is here.

Poor Old Thangs (w/Tristin R., Javon T., Kevin O.)

00:00-Intro

8:19 - The Fall Off (Review)

43:32: Bad Bunny Performs at the Super Bowl

1:27:23 - Outro

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Feb 17, 202601:32:26

winty breeze #fepod

What killed the dinosaurues? the ICE AGE!

Shop Talk: Why does a Branding Guide matter?
What's on the FEPOD Playlist?
Less than two weeks til Uncoiled!
Trailer Talk: Masters of the Universe, Supergirl, Maul

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Jan 30, 202643:25

bestof25: Songs (W/Javon T., Mindy T.)

We spotlight the songs that stood above and became the soundtrack of 2025. Featuring Kehlani, JID, The Clipse, Teddy Swims, and more.

0:00 Intro – Ejiogu Dennis 1:07 Nokia – Drake 3:08 We On Go – BIA 3:08 Just Dance – Party of 2 4:04 How Bad Do You Want Me? – Lady Gaga 4:25 Bodies – Offset 5:21 Birds Don’t Sing – The Clipse 5:32 No More Old Men – Chance the Rapper 6:16 Couldn’t Be Me – Jessie Reyez 7:31 Blanco – Wale 8:44 Folded – Kehlani 9:00 Teddy Swims 9:45 Mad at Fire – Elmiene 10:35 Burning Blue – Mariah The Scientist 10:50 Sk8 – JID 11:07 Take Me Thru There – Metro Boomin 12:07 Sabrina Hate 12:34 Hope You Understand Me – Tiffany Evans 13:07 Honorable Mentions – Doja Cat 13:37 Teyana Taylor (Album Talk) 14:22 Kissing in Public – Destin Conrad 15:04 Lullaby – JayDon 15:57 Chanel – Tyla 16:22 Pluto 17:39 Under the Moon – Ari Lennox 17:58 You Lookin’ for Me? – Will Smith 18:47 State of Music 2025 19:07 On Sight – Coco Jones 23:27 Summer Walker 24:56 Gyatt – Latto 25:19 Errytime (Remix) – Cardi B 26:05 Club Husband – T-Pain 27:38 Recap 28:26 BigX & Country Music

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Jan 08, 202632:54

bestof25: Film & TV (W/Javon T., Mindy T., Ashley W.)

bestof25: Film and TV (W/Javon T., Mindy T., Ashley W.)

Dear Hollywood, let's talk. We can do better. We sit around the table and clear our queue, talking about our favorite movies and shows, including Abbott Elementary, Sinners, The Peguin, The Last of Us, Happy Gilmore 2, and Demon Slayer.

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Dec 26, 202556:23

CUP OF STREETS (w/Javon T. & Deonte W.)

Season Greetings! We have a preliminary #bestof album chat, revisit "Say Ahh", and chat reboots.

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Dec 11, 202501:00:52

LIVE FROM THE MANSION | NOHOE25 SPECIAL

Featuring a ragtag group of Millennial Broncos and their wild and crazy shanagians.

Oct 20, 202510:01

CONSTITUTIONAL CALAMITY

WELL, the Free Speech domino has been tipped over. Kimmel is back, but what does it matter if people like Kash Patel are still allowed to lie and abuse their power?

Sep 26, 202535:30

THIS MESSAGE IS SPONSORED BY BRONCOPRIDE.COM

FEPOD67 | THIS MESSAGE IS SPONSORED BY BRONCOPRIDE.COM

PLAYLIST & SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT

Sep 18, 202521:24

BEST SUMMER EVER 2025 (Feat. Ashley W., Javon T.)

FEPOD66 | BEST SUMMER EVER 2025 (Feat. Ashley W., Javon T.)

Song of the Summer Nominees

Kehlani - Folded, 803Fresh - Boots on the Ground, J2 Holiday, PLUTO & YKNIECE: “Whim Whamiee, Huntr/X – Golden, Burning Blue - Mariah the Scientist, Clipse - So Be It, PinkPantheress: “Illegal”

CHEERS & FLOPS of the Year (so Far)

FLOPS: Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, LIL Baby, Young Money, Kanye, Puffy,
CHEERS: Lizzo, Halle, Coco Jones, Tyler the Creator, Those Carter Girls, Doechii, GIVEON, TYLA

Aug 12, 202501:46:03

OH NAHNAH, IRONHEART! (REVIEW) | FEPOD65

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Jul 23, 202524:12

SHIFT INTO TURBO | FEPOD64

DRW and Mr. Torrey join me for a conversation about THE FINER things in life, like Basketball and Movies.

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Jun 14, 202501:43:11

SHAKEN & STIRRED | FEPOD63LIVE

00:00 Intro
00:37 Opening & Mother’s Day
4:37 FEPod Playlist – PinkPantheress, Zoko & More
10:33 Diddy Trial & the Thirst
17:24 Would You Like a Qatari Jet?
24:24 Kendrick & SZA “GNX” Tour Recap
31:08 Thunderbolts (Spoiler Review) — 6/10
42:41 Self-Care, Food, Coping & Final Thoughts

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May 23, 202545:33

#FEPOD 62: WHENEVER

Holdin' my own weight, f*ck a cosign (Yeah)
Me against everybody, on the front line
Who they compare to me?
If they say the ho hot, then she better be
If she write her own sh*t, then we finna see (Hmm)
Niggas know that my pen never out of ink

Megan the Stallion

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Apr 28, 202549:07

#FEPOD 62: Beauties & Blerds

Ziwe, Roxy and BLERDCON '25, OH MY!

#FEPOD 61: Beauties & Blerds

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Mar 14, 202558:54

#FEPOD 61: best of 24 Pt. I

#FEPOD 61: best of 24 Pt. I Featuring Deonte W. Javon T.

Why isn't GNX the album of the year?
What were some of our favorite albums? Who is in the cue?
What has been on repeat?

Nov 26, 202401:39:57

#FEPOD60: Summer Snapshot ‘24

We’re back from August Break and we’re starting with tough questions, like what was the SONG OF THE SUMMER?

Guests: Javon T., Deonte W., Ace Blanks, Keyona P.

ALCHEMY MAG: https://www.sincerelykeyonaporshaa.com/

ACE BLANKS: https://open.spotify.com/album/5OjvVgTMFT2Ru2WsZVXJyO?si=r3P8r3bmSKCJyEDn7rvNXA

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Sep 10, 202401:51:00

#FEPOD59: JUNE DEBATE '24 SPECIAL

#FEPod: DEBATE I SPECIAL (6/28)

One guy is a psycho and the other is worn. Y'all don’t have the answers!!! lol I’m dragging this Biden horse over the finish line. Fake outrage, real concern, I have notes for everybody.

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Jun 29, 202442:05

#FEPod58: The Spring Bling Wars

#FEPod58: The Spring Bling Wars

Guests: Javon T., Ashley W., Kevin O.

Beef, Battles, and Booty: WELL the golden age of Hip-Hop has begun, we're now separating the big talkers from the big steppers. #fightTHEWANNABECHALLENGE

This Week in Nature: Largest Earthquake in 25 Years, FL/LA Tornado Alley and we have no clue what to wear in NC.

CinemaCon Delivers: Inside Out 2 June 14 Moana 2 Nov 27, Mufasa Dec 30

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Apr 14, 202402:01:07

#FEPOD57: I DON'T WANT NO BUG-A-BOO'S

I was joined by some great people, which included some great discussions. At the end of the day, don't forget that TLC are legends and they will get the respect they are due!

Featuring Tristin R. Genevieve B., Terence P., Taylor H., Shymel J, Deonte W. & Shawn M.

00:00- BRANDY AND/OR MONICA 03:37 - USHER REMORSE 11:37 - DJ-DONTSTOPTHEBEAT (Feat. Nicki Minaj & Usher) 21:40 - HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY? -MS. LAURYN HILL // NEW EDITION 27:00 - THE CASE FOR TLC

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Apr 02, 202401:10:15

#FEPOD56 LIVE: Where in the world is Captain Wilson?

#FEPOD56 LIVE: Where in the world is Captain Wilson? Kevin Feige to the stage please, I have a couple questions.

Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer - 8:19

The Marvels Hate - 18:50

Feige Era Over? - 31:45

Find Captain America -32:45

Madam Venom 3 the Hunter - 47:17

Hello Fantastic Four - 56:37

GunnVERSE: SUPERMAN - 01:03:40

Outro - 1:20:56

Mar 05, 202401:45:16

#FEPOD55: BEWARE OF NASTY WORK

We're on the hill this week. Subjects include CLUELESS GOP, OLD MAN BIDEN, FAYSLAVE HOUSE LIVES, and THE DA FANI WILLIS.

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Feb 16, 202454:51

#FEPOD54 LIVE: BIG AS THE WHAA

First live in some time, it was a full house. Topics include The Usher Bowl, Grammy Expectations, and Meg vs. Nikki.

Featuring Javon T, Brooke V, Shawn M, ToniTalks, Andre S.

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Feb 06, 202401:33:37

#FEPOD53: Family First Through the Worst

I spent a good time with my family in STL for Thanksgiving '23, this is a small peek into the shenanigans. The episode begins with a heartfelt phone call between my grandfathers—one navigating life after the loss of my grandmother, and the other residing in a VA home, bravely facing Alzheimer's. I honor their resilience and tenacity.

"It's family first through the worst, comin' second to none, for real" - Jermaine Cole

Dedicated to Emmit Lee, Richmond, Florida, Alice and Gary.

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Dec 12, 202321:32

#FEPOD52: HELLO GHOE '23

Featuring a home full of guests. We hung out and talked about cotton....enjoy.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE TERM "GHOE": Indeed, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Is an amazing institution, of quality and substance. The Aggie's impact has been seen regionally and internationally, and we honor the work. But in terms of homecoming, the "G" in "GHOE" refers to the great concentration of people on a single campus, all else is conjecture. When you look around and see black people everywhere, hugging, and smiling....and realize most of them are alum or closely affiliated, it is indeed GREAT....#1 in volume! I had fun but it was a lot of fashion shows and social clubs...not nearly enough shucking and jiving. Also, let's get some traffic cones and open every food option. Again, Go Aggies! 🥳 SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW at THEFEPOD.COM a dco brand podcast #FEPod SHOW PLAYLIST: https://spoti.fi/3ESzYsN Playlists, Mixes & Booking Info: THEDCOBRAND.COM/MUSIC

Nov 12, 202355:33

#FEPOD51: NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL NOHOE '23

Sitting on top of HOCO!!!! (W/THE BRONCO FRIENDS & FAMILY) SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW at THEFEPOD.COM a dco brand podcast #FEPod SHOW PLAYLIST: https://spoti.fi/3ESzYsN Playlists, Mixes & Booking Info: THEDCOBRAND.COM/MUSIC

Nov 12, 202330:40

#FEPOD50: BYEDANBYEUCHE

LOVE IS BLIND CREW WATCH

(W/DEONTE, JAVON, REBA, MINDY, MELISSA)

I VOTE DAN AND UCHE OFF THE ISLAND!

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Oct 09, 202301:18:18

#FEPOD49: SHOPTALK (w/Javon T, Deonte W.)

Javon, Deonte, and I equate rappers to basketball players like Ken's do! PARDON THE AUDIO, I KNOW IT'S SUBPAR!

Sep 15, 202329:05

#FEPOD48: The Usher Effect (w/Javon T, Ashley W., Mike W.)

We ain't GOOD GOOD but are we still GOOD!?

INTRO - 7:17

SCOTT PILGRIM ANIME SERIES - 8:25

BARBIE (REVIEW) - 9:58

HALLE'S ANGEL (REVIEW) - 23:16

ON MY MAMA VIDEO RELEASE - 28:11

THE BEYONCE CLT EXPERIENCE - 33:07

USHER & KEKE COLLAB IN VEGAS ON BOYFRIEND - 38:55

LIZZOWATCH - 1:34:06

Aug 20, 202301:46:54

THE TOM SPECIAL - THEFEPOD47

This is dedicated to Tom, we love you buddy.

Feat. Ashley, Javon, Johnika, Carvion, Mindy & a home full of special guests.

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Jun 21, 202349:35

#FEPod46: M.O.D.U.D. (Feat. Javon & Tom)

It's the first episode of 2023, I'm joined by Javon & Tom! We're talking Ant-Man 3, NAACP Image Awards, and the time travel dilemma. SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW at THEFEPOD.COM a dco brand podcast #FEPod SHOW PLAYLIST: https://spoti.fi/3ESzYsN Playlists, Mixes & Booking Info: THEDCOBRAND.COM/MUSIC Instagram.com/FidelEmmanuel Twitter.com/FiddleB

Mar 10, 202301:37:48

#FEPod45: BOY, we had a time at NOHOE!

Homecoming got us outside this year; we whooped St. Aug, hung up with Pastor Troy, and celebrated 100 years of FSUNAA.

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Oct 16, 202201:30:53

#FEPod44: Phase 4 and the State of Marvel (w/Sondra Copeland, D. Kris Glover & Deonte)

#FEPod44: Phase 4 and the State of Marvel w/Sondra Copeland, D. Kris Glover & Deonte

Recorded at Fermentation Lounge
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Loki - 0:32 Eternals - 8:22 Captain Marvel - 8:48 The Multiverse of Missed Opportunities - 13:57 You Know Fleece?- 18:39 Moving Forward - 19:27 Quality - 20:52 Wanda's Development - 24:23 Let's Talk White Privilege - 26:38 Where are the Avengers? - 32:19 Missed Opportunities - 55:00 Not Just Marvel - 59:39 The Best & Worst - 1:01:34 Phase 4 is Looking Up - 1:08:59 Competition - 1:13:55 Closing Time - 1:17:51 Playlists,

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Jul 04, 202201:18:59

#FEPod43: The Multiverse of Mid (Dr. Strange 2 Review)

I'm back....to give Marvel this work!!

#FEPod: May 19, 2022

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May 19, 202246:48

#FEPod42: King Richard (Review)

#FEPod: King Richard (Review)
Recorded in Myrtle Beach, SC

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Dec 11, 202125:38